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Seas the Day December – Give Back to the Environment
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Seas the Day in November – Rethink your Habits: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
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Seas the Day in October – being energy e(FISH)ent
The Seas the Day initiative encourages and empowers people to take ocean conservation personally. Each month, we feature a new conservation theme with ways to help so come back regularly for more ocean-friendly ideas and tips! Created mainly to support our partner ZAMs (Zoos, Aquariums, and Museums and other visitor-serving organizations involved in our growing network) in their efforts to motivate conservation action with their visitors, Seas the Day is for you to tailor for your own purposes. Please use any of the content verbatim and re-post on your own blog, social media channels, website, newsletter, etc. We have a large database of action tips and related content for you to use. Let us know what’s most helpful and what other types of information and resources we can provide to enhance your efforts to motivate action for the ocean. Seas the Day in October – Save Energy, Save the Seas! "We simply must balance our demand for energy with our rapidly shrinking resources. By acting now we can control our future instead of letting the future control us." - Jimmy Carter Save energy to save our seas. As winter approaches, now is the time to take some simple steps toward a more energy-efficient home. The generation of electric power produces more pollution than any other industry, resulting in acid rain, urban smog, and global climate change, all of which harm our ocean. In the United States, October is National Energy Action Month. What action will you take to save energy this month? It’s as easy as flipping a switch. It’s so easy to forget, but yet so easy to do. Every time you walk out of a room turn off your lights, fans, computer monitor, anything that is using energy that you won’t use when outside the room. Same idea; if you plan on sitting in your car for more then a couple seconds, just turn your engine off. It’s actually hard to imagine how much energy people could save if everyone consistently turned things off when not in use. Be a star with Energy Star. If you are in the market for new appliances or even just a light bulb, try getting the most energy-efficient products. Look for products with an Energy Star rating. Today, energy efficient appliances are doing the same job but with substantially less energy than their older counterparts. The choices we make like choosing a laptop over a desktop or saying no to the electric can opener will all contribute to the ambition of saving a lot of energy. Make the push for clean, green energy sources. Renewable energies like solar and wind power are becoming more and more popular sources that can supply our communities with clean energy. By educating yourself on green energy generation, you can become more engaged in the community, state, and nation wide discussions on where we get our energy from in the future. Check with your local utility company for options to buy affordable, renewable green energy. If you think renewable energy systems could work well on your property, research what state and federal incentives exist for installation. Find out more energy-saving tips!
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Seas the Day in September – Amplify Your Impact
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Seas the Day in August – Be Water Wise
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Seas the Day in July – Eating for a Better World
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Seas the Day in June – Explore the Outdoors!
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Seas the Day in May – Create an ocean-friendly lawn and garden
The Seas the Day initiative encourages and empowers people to take ocean conservation personally. Each month, the Seas the Day initiative features a new conservation theme with ways to help so come back regularly for more ocean-helping ideas and tips! Created mainly to support our partner ZAMs (Zoos, Aquariums, and Museums and other visitor-serving organizations involved in our growing network) motivate conservation action, Seas the Day is for you to tailor for your own purposes. Please use any or all of the content verbatim and re-post on your own blog, social media channels, website, newsletter, etc. We have a large database of action tips and related content for you to use so let us know what's most helpful and what other action-able types of information and resources we can provide to enhance your conservation efforts. Seas the Day in May Create an ocean-friendly lawn and garden Last month, we discussed ways to help clean your home the ocean-friendly way. This month you can help the ocean by creating a truly green garden. Make your lawn and garden seahorse-friendly. Remember, your local river most likely leads, eventually, to the ocean! Chemicals used on lawns and gardens can harm pets and are also poisonous to children, as well as downstream ocean creatures. Rains can wash off what's on your yard, so join the growing movement to rid ourselves of toxic lawn pesticides and other chemicals. If you allow your grass and other plants to grow deep roots and keep grass clippings on the lawn, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer you use. Find non-toxic options for controlling lawn and garden pests. Take the initiative this month to go aqua-green in your own yard and protect our blue backyard – the ocean! Plant wisely. What you choose to plant can be an act of ocean conservation, wildlife protection, and energy savings. You can save energy with energy efficient landscaping such as coniferous (evergreen) trees on the north side and deciduous (leafy) trees on the south side of your home to block winter winds and summer sun. Many people are using low maintenance native plants that are adapted to the local environment and don’t need much watering or special attention, saving you time and money. Remember to share what you are learning with your friends, others in your community and beyond. The more people who find out how simple it can be to make a difference for our ocean, the bigger that positive difference will become! It's almost World Oceans Day - try promising to green your backyard for our blue ocean.
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Seas the Day in April – Clean your home the ocean-friendly way!
The Seas the Day initiative encourages and empowers people to take ocean conservation personally. Each month, the Seas the Day initiative features a new conservation theme with ways to help so come back regularly for more ocean-helping ideas and tips! Created mainly to support our partner ZAMs (Zoos, Aquariums, and Museums and other visitor-serving organizations involved in our growing network) motivate conservation action, Seas the Day is for you to tailor for your own purposes. Please use any or all of the content verbatim and re-post on your own blog, social media channels, website, newsletter, etc. We have a large database of action tips and related content for you to use so let us know what's most helpful and what other action-able types of information and resources we can provide to enhance your conservation efforts. Seas the Day in April Clean your home the ocean-friendly way Last month, we discussed ways you can help our ocean by becoming a conscious commuter and we hope you're having success in making that important shift. This month marks the three-year anniversary of the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, providing fresh impetus to follow through and help our ocean in additional ways. Create a safer, less hazardous, home. Say "Yes!" to a healthier home and a living ocean. Make the switch to effective non-toxic and green alternatives. If you buy commercial cleaning products, avoid those labeled dangerous or poisonous, as they likely contain ingredients that can be deadly for all sorts of life. If you have any household hazardous waste, such as paint, yard chemicals, and pesticides, please dispose of them safely, ideally at proper recycling centers. (If your town doesn't have a community hazardous waste collection or recycling program, encourage your elected officials to start one!) Quick tip: Invest in greener, rechargeable batteries. They cost more up front, but will save you money over time, and help our ocean planet. Make your home clean and green. April's a great spring cleaning month, especially if you try using a few new helpers, such as baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice. Many typical household cleaners contain corrosive and toxic chemicals. Rinsing them down your drain doesn't mean they go away – chemicals often end up in nearby water systems or eventually the ocean, where they can harm critters that call water their home. Find do-it-yourself recipes online and you can have a clean home while protecting the health of your family and our ocean. Quick tip: Try washing windows using old newspaper with warm water and a little bit of vinegar. It works well and it’s recyclable! Please let us know how you’re taking ocean conservation personally so we can share with others.
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Seas the Day in March – Become a conscious commuter!
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